Instructional Assistant

About the Employer

CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's : Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated special education instructional program; perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; provide routine clerical support.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; assist with the implementation of lesson plans; read age-appropriate stories to students.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments; record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment such as copiers, overhead projectors, paper cutters, laminators, computers and assigned software.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students in answering questions, providing proper examples, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor activities as directed; oversee groups of students in lunchroom, recess and other playground activities as assigned; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials.
• Attend assigned meetings, conferences and in-services.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" :

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Classroom and playground environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requirements / Qualifications

The work schedule is a set schedule M-F, 3.9 hours per day.

Equivalent to graduation from high school, good general background and work experience, including one year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired.

One of the following is required :

obtain an Associate's degree or higher

Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing and mathematics readiness. The district offers this test monthly. You are given two hours to complete the test.

If you are submitting transcripts instead of the taking the test they must be submitted with the application. Unofficial can be submitted but transcripts must be legible and show proof of forty-eight (48) semester units, including a math and an English class; OR a conferred date for an associate's (or higher) degree.

ACCOMMODATIONS :

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following : Fingerprint / background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Comments and Other Information

Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.

The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.